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Old 05-28-2011 | 10:02 PM
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Here in the past few days.. sometimes when I barley push the break.. while driving... just press for a micro second.. the ABS and Break Light will come on and then go off.. Any ideas?
 
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Old 05-29-2011 | 07:55 PM
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I had similar problems and it was the ABS sensor on the top of rear differential.
 
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Old 05-29-2011 | 08:13 PM
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Old 05-30-2011 | 05:05 AM
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i was going to say first check your fluid then abs sensor
 
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Old 06-01-2011 | 07:14 PM
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Father said my rear breaks felt soft, out of balance compared to fronts.. think i need a break job.. plus they tend to squeak a bit. . imma do that and if still problem remains ill check that sensor.
 
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Old 06-01-2011 | 08:04 PM
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sounds to me that you have a blown brake line. in the master cylinder there is a switch called a preassure differential switch. its purpose is to detect a preassure difference between the front and rear branches in the hydraulic brake system. by you pressing on the brake the master cylinder puts preassure to the front and rear branches. since there is a leak in the rear (most likely on the frame rail by the gas tank where you cant see the brake line) the front brake preassure can push that switch and let it complete a circuit, thus turning on you warning lights. any time there is a problem in either the emergency brake or the abs system, both lights are illuminated on the dash. i would put money on this that this is your problem.

hope this helps.
 
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Old 06-01-2011 | 11:57 PM
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Thanks.. Ill keep this in mind.. I think im out of pad back there.. Ill jack it up this weekend and pull the hub off..
 



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